General Surgery — Flashcards

Spot diagnosis = _____

What is the management for class III & IV cellulitis?** _____ **class III is significant systemic upset or unstable comorbidities class IV is sepsis or life-threatening infection

Cellulitis most commonly affects the _____

Hint: location

Angio-oedema most commonly affects the _____, lips, & genitals

If a cellulitis-like rash is rapidly progressive & blistering then consider _____

Assess pressure sores with a validated classification tool (_____): Category 1: non-blanchable erythema Category 2: partial thickness skin loss Category 3: full thickness skin loss Category 4: full thickness tissue loss

A patient has had impetigo 2 weeks ago and now presents with malaise & blood in urine. What do you suspect? _____

_____ contact dermatitis is a type IV hypersensitivity reaction that is characterised by erythema & pruritus at the site of contact

Eron classification for cellulitis: Class I: _____

Urticaria presents with _____ that are pruritic and usually last < 24 hours

Hint: lesion